Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the perfect festive treat for any holiday gathering or cozy night in. These cookies combine the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Their signature crinkled tops dusted with powdered sugar not only provide a visually appealing presentation but also promise a delightful soft and chewy texture in every bite. Ideal for Christmas baking or simply enjoying as a sweet snack, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- ½ cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and coat them in powdered sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart and bake for 10 minutes or until set around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg